Quoiqu'on (en. Whatever)

/kwakɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Expresses a concession.

Whatever one says, I will do what I want.

Quoiqu'on dise, je ferai ce que je veux.

Used to introduce an opposing viewpoint.

Even if we disagree, we must respect each other's opinion.

Quoiqu'on soit en désaccord, nous devons respecter l'opinion de l'autre.

Contraction of 'quoi que' and the form 'on'.

whatever one says

Regardless of criticism or objections.

quoiqu'on dise

whatever one does

No matter what actions are taken.

quoiqu'on fasse

although

Conjunctive expression indicating a concession.

bien que

despite

Indicates an obstacle or opposition.

malgré

Often used in informal discussions.

I'm going out, even if we don't agree.

Je vais sortir, quoiqu'on ne soit pas d'accord.

Used to minimize an objection.

Whatever has been said, I prefer to follow my instinct.

Quoiqu'on ait dit, je préfère suivre mon instinct.